You're the One
XCX Charli Lyrics
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Pink and lilac
Keep the silence
Crystals on the skyline
Cut to midnight
Ultraviolet
You're the one who can make me stay
You're the one who's been stealing stars
Your golden arrow went through my heart
You're the one that can turn the page
You're the one that came along and unlocked the cage
Now I'm dancing in the dark
Flying through the black night
You're the angel
In the moonlight
Running through the thunder
Undercover
Silver lover
You're the one who can make me stay
You're the only one who makes me feel this way
You're the one who's been stealing stars
Your golden arrow went through my heart
You're the one that can turn the page
You're the one that came along and unlocked the cage
Now I'm dancing in the dark
You're the one who can make me stay
You're the only one who makes me feel this way
You're the one who's been stealing stars
Your golden arrow went through my heart
You're the one that can turn the page
You're the one that came along and unlocked the cage
Now I'm dancing in the dark
You're the one who can make me stay
You're the only one who makes me feel this way
You're the one who's been stealing stars
Your golden arrow went through my heart
You're the one that can turn the page
You're the one that came along and unlocked the cage
Now I'm dancing in the dark
Yeah, I'm dancing in the darkness
Three years before I was feeling so heartless
But your burn shined through
Now I'm drinking love potion when I lay next to you
It's a criminal feeling
Happiness cries when the tears are dreaming
My body is screaming
I'm staying right here, no I'll never be leaving
The lyrics of Charli XCX's song You're the One describe a feeling of being swept off one's feet by a person who makes them feel alive and free. The song describes the joy and elation that comes with being with someone you love, represented in the lines "You're the only one who makes me feel this way" and "Your golden arrow went through my heart." The imagery of crystals on the skyline, dancing in the dark, and flying through the black night adds to the romantic and fantastical nature of the song. The lyrics convey the idea that being in love can feel like a magical escape from reality, as represented in the line "Now I'm dancing in the dark."
The song's repeated refrain, "You're the one who can make me stay," signifies the idea that the singer has found someone who they want to commit to and build a future with. The line "You're the one that came along and unlocked the cage" implies that the singer has been trapped or stuck in some way and has found a way out through their love for this person. The song overall captures the intoxicating sensation of falling in love, and the lyrics suggest that the singer has found their soulmate in the person they're singing about.
Line by Line Meaning
Dancing in the darkness
Dancing in the shadows, out of view from others
Pink and lilac
Colors in the atmosphere that set the mood
Keep the silence
Remain quiet and let the moment speak for itself
Crystals on the skyline
Glistening stars against the dark sky
Cut to midnight
Suddenly it's nighttime
Ultraviolet
The color that signifies mystery and allure
You're the one who can make me stay
You are the only person that can keep me here
You're the only one who makes me feel this way
Out of all people, only you have this effect on me
You're the one who's been stealing stars
You have taken the beauty of the night sky and made it yours
Your golden arrow went through my heart
It was your love that pierced my heart
You're the one that can turn the page
Only you can change the direction of my life
You're the one that came along and unlocked the cage
You freed me from the shackles of my past
Now I'm dancing in the dark
I am now carefree and enjoying life's unpredictability
Flying through the black night
Cruising through the night sky
You're the angel
In my eyes, you are my guardian angel
In the moonlight
The moon's glow illuminates our path
Running through the thunder
Through it all, we're pushing forward
Undercover
Discreet and concealed
Silver lover
My precious companion
Yeah, I'm dancing in the darkness
Yes, I am living my life freely
Three years before I was feeling so heartless
I was once emotionless
But your burn shined through
Your love brought light and warmth to my life
Now I'm drinking love potion when I lay next to you
Being with you feels magical
It's a criminal feeling
This love is so intense and unexplainable
Happiness cries when the tears are dreaming
I am so happy that it brings tears to my eyes
My body is screaming
My entire being is screaming with joy
I'm staying right here, no I'll never be leaving
I am committed to staying with you forever
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Patrik Jens Berger, Charlotte Emma Aitchison
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Dancing, in the darkness
Pink and lilac
Keep the silence
Crystals on the skyline
Cut the midnight
Ultraviolet
You're the one who can make me stay
You're the only one who makes me feel this way
You're the one that's been stealing stars
Your golden arrow went through my heart
You're the one that can turn the page
You're the one who came along and unlocked the cage
Now I'm dancing in the dark
Flying through the black night
You're the angel in the moon light
Running through the thunder
Undercover, silver lover
You're the one who can make me stay
You're the only one who makes me feel this way
You're the one that's been stealing stars
Your golden arrow went through my heart
You're the one that can turn the page
You're the one who came along and unlocked the cage
Now I'm dancing in the dark
[x3]
Yeah I'm dancing in the darkness
Three years before I was feeling so heartless
But your burn shined through
And I'm drinking love potion
When I lay next to you
It's a criminal feeling
Happiness cries and the tears are dreaming
My body is screaming
I'm staying right here
No I'll never be leaving
frank a
2020 and I still think True Romance is her best album. It’s so flawless. A true gem <3
Yenia Neyia
X1000
frank a
@Yenia Neyia 2023 and I still think True Romance is her best album 🤭
_mango-orange_
this song is so magnificent, it has this feeling that comes with it.. can't quite explain it, but this might be my favorite song from her
Kevin Fitzpatrick
It’s very the cure meets modern electro pop IMO
Sum Foo
True Romance is a comfort album for me. ❤ ill love it forever
stayxweirdo
2016 and I'm still obsessed by True Romance
sil
+✨dwncstr same
Fernando Marinho
stayxweirdo 2018
Srinjit Datta
@Fernando Marinho Same!!! 2k18!!